Stop Apologising for Bad Workouts - They're Your Secret Weapon
Had one of those workouts recently where everything felt completely off? Your legs felt like lead, you couldn't lift what you managed last week, and you left the gym feeling a bit deflated and wondering what went wrong? Yeah, me too 😣
Last Tuesday was absolutely awful.
I felt sluggish from the moment I started warming up, my usual weights felt impossibly heavy, and I spent most of the session mentally complaining about how rubbish I felt.
Why "Bad" Workouts Are Actually Building Your Superpower
But here's something I've learned over the years: those terrible sessions are actually doing more for you than you think.
They're teaching your body to move when it doesn't want to. They're building the mental habit of showing up regardless of how you feel. And honestly? They're often the workouts that matter most for your long-term progress.
Think about it - anyone can have a great workout when they're feeling energised, well-rested, and motivated. But showing up when you feel tired, stressed, or just not in the mood? That's where the real magic happens 🌟
Here's What Your Body Actually Needs From You
Your body doesn't need you to perform perfectly every time. It doesn't need you to hit personal records or feel amazing. It just needs you to keep moving, even when it's messy and uncomfortable.
I used to think that if I couldn't give 100%, there was no point in doing anything at all. But that's not how our bodies work. Every movement counts. Every time you choose to move instead of sitting on the sofa, you're building strength, endurance, and resilience.
Your Off Days Are Data, Not Disasters
Plus, those off days often teach us more about our bodies than the good ones do:
Maybe you're not recovering properly between sessions
Maybe you need more sleep
Maybe you're not eating enough to fuel your workouts
Or maybe you're just human and having a normal fluctuation in energy
The Real Victory Is Showing Up
So next time you have a workout that feels terrible, don't write it off as a waste of time. You still showed up. You still moved your body. You still kept the promise you made to yourself. That's exactly what your future self needed you to do 👏
Progress isn't always pretty, but it's always worth it.
Aimee x
